In a con game, the Grifter will often let the Marks believe that they are in charge. The Grifter plays on people’s arrogance and ignorance and naïveté. The Saudis are cutthroat when it comes to oil, but I wouldn’t bet much on their smarts in international affairs.

15 posted on 12/06/2012 5:49:02 PM PST by blueunicorn6
("A crack shot and a good dancer")